Two taken to hospital after blaze in Eastbourne home

Firefighters were called to a blaze in an Eastbourne home this morning (Monday).
By The Newsroom
Published 15th May 2017, 10:30 BST
Updated 16th May 2017, 14:15 BST

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) sent three fire engines to a house in Arundel Road after reports of a fire in a ground-floor lounge around 6.30am.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used one hose reel jet to tackle the accidental fire and three people were led to safety, says ESFRS.

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Two occupants were given oxygen therapy after suffering from breathing in smoke and taken to hospital, a spokesperson said.

A home safety visit was carried out at the property and a re-inspection of the property is taking place later this morning.